JOB DESCRIPTION

Company: VCU Health System (Medical College of Virginia) Facility: VCU Community Memorial Hospital - South Hill, VA at South Hill Department: Emergency Department

HEAD NURSE Performs the role of an Head RN within a 12 bed Emergency Department Uses critical thinking and evidence based practice to treat and educate patients, provide emotional support and advice, evaluate, plan, prevent disease, promote good health and help patients and their families deal with illness and injury.

Requirements: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or foreign school approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing or licensed pending State Board approval. Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) or a licensed member of a Compact state. Successful completion of basic telemetry course within 6 months of employment; completion of ACLS within 12 months of employment; PALS within 12 months of employment; BSN preferred and must obtain within 5 years of employment.

Evaluation: evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Collaborates with patient, significant others, and health care p Full time 6: Evening/Night Licensed as RN in State of VA or Compact State 1-2 years experience is required